7 Travel

VOCABULARY

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1. The singer was attracted by the beauty of
Antarctica.
2. Because he believed the stories told by the wind,
as dreamers sometimes do.
3. They might have died while exploring Antarctica.

READING
2. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Words from the Text

1. 1. next to roads
2. a ship
3. a stone
2. 1. c

(page 78)

4. a scientist
5. people
6. hurricanes

2. d

3. e

4. b

5. a

3. Possible Answers
1. sand, stones
4. firefighter, paramedic
2. computer, iPod
5. pot, bucket
3. a course, school trip

the continent of Antarctica

the fact that guides teach you about Antarctica
environmentalists
the seas
the tourists
an oil leak from the ships tank.

3. 1. c
2. b
4. 1. The main difference is that the objective of an
Antarctic cruise is to learn about Antarcticas
ecosystem and animals.
2. Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth ... (line 10).
It has no permanent residents (line 10).
There are no shops, hotels, billboards or cafs.
(line 11).
There are also no native people (line 11).
It doesnt belong to any country (lines 12-13).
3. Tourism could provoke changes in the
environmental stability of Antarctica.
4. They think the number of tourists should be
limited as this would minimise the environmental
damage.
5. Tourism may encourage conservation since
Antarcticas beauty will make tourists aware of the
importance of protecting it.

4. decision
darkness
difference
relationship

information
possibility
appointment
environmentalist

5. 1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

difference
possibility
appointment
decision

6. 1. excitement
2. possibility
3. construction

Environmentalists
information
relationship
darkness

4. thickness
5. impression

Topic Vocabulary

(page 81)

TRAVEL
1. 1. b
2. b

3. a
4. a

2. 1. luggage
2. queue
3. 1. b

5. 1. Tens of thousands of people visit Antarctica every

year. (lines 3-4)
2. Before 1820, no one had ever laid eyes on
Antarctica. (lines 11-12)
3. According to the 1959 treaty, no nation will ever
claim that Antarctica is part of its territory.
(lines 13-14)
4. Tourists to Antarctica may be risking their lives
because of the rough seas that surround this
continent. (lines 21-22)
5. In the 2007 incident, no tourists were killed or
injured because the weather was calm.
(lines 25-26)
6. A disaster was avoided because the tank didnt
leak. (lines 26-27)
6. 1. remote (line 1)
2. giant (line 9)
3. allowed (line 18)

(page 80)

5. a
6. b

7. a

3. flight

5. airline

4. youth hostel
2. a

3. d

4. e

5. c

4. 1. hire a car
4. go sightseeing
2. stay at a youth hostel 5. book a room
3. go on holiday
5. 1.
2.
3.
4.

accommodation
departure time
flight
delayed

GRAMMAR

5.
6.
7.
8.

airlines
passengers
overnight
luggage

(page 82)

THE CONDITIONAL
First Conditional
Condition: If people see Antarcticas beauty,
Result: theyll promote conservation.

4. roughest (line 22)

5. icy (line 24)

Second Conditional
Condition: if there were rules about tourism.
Result: There would be less damage
Third Conditional
Condition: If the tank had leaked,
Result: it would / could / might have caused a
disaster.

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Grammar Review

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1. 1. Third Conditional
2. Second Conditional
3. First Conditional

8. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

If I could speak Italian, I would study in Italy.

I fell asleep after I had read for ten minutes.
Paula must be home by now.
Jason will play football as soon as it stops raining.
If I had known it was your birthday, I would have
bought you a present.
6. My father might have taken that picture.

2. 1. Present Simple, future

2. Past Simple, would
3. Past Perfect, would + have + past participle

TIME CLAUSES

SKILLS

1. To the future
2. The Present Simple

(page 84)

LISTENING
RECORDED MESSAGES
1. 1. will get
2. would travel
3. improves
2. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

4. werent
5. had
6. continues

1. Possible Answer
It might be that you see London from a different point
of view (i.e. from the sky).

had had / wouldnt have got

wouldnt have felt / hadnt eaten
might have seen / hadnt worn
had taken / would have been
had written / would have remembered

3. 1. b
2. b
3. a

2. 1. b
3. 1. 25

4. a
5. a
6. b
4. meets
5. hadnt spoken
6. stop

You cant enter unless youve got a visa.

If I were you, I would take an umbrella.
When I feel better, Ill finish my work.
I would be happier if Robin were here with us.
If I had known you had the disc, I wouldnt have
bought it.
6. If I cook, will you do the washing up?
7. As soon as I hear any news, Ill phone Tom.

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

5. c

1. Steves Questions
How long is the journey?
What time does the train leave?
Do I have to book in advance?
Where do I get the train?
How much is a ticket?
Whens the next train after that?
How often do the trains leave?
The railway representatives Questions
May I help you?
Would you like a return or a single ticket?
What time do you want to leave?
Will that be first or second class?

6. Possible Answers
1. Unless I find my passport, I wont be able to go to
Canada.
2. Ill go to Slovenia this summer if I can save enough
money.
3. If something went wrong on a trip, I would phone
the Spanish Embassy.
4. As soon as Dad arrives at his hotel, hell let us
know.
5. If Antarctica had permanent residents, it would be
impossible to preserve the region.
6. Our last holiday might have been better if we had
booked a better hotel.
will be / would be
book / booked
werent
would enjoy
werent

4. a

6. b

3. 15.50

SPEAKING (page 85)

BUYING A TRAIN TICKET

5. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

7. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

3. b
2. free

4. 1. Shepherds Bush Station is closed because of

construction work.
2. If your luggage is found unattended, workers will
remove and may destroy it.
3. There is nowhere where you can smoke on the
Underground.
4. Service on the Victoria line is delayed. The next
train will come in 30 minutes.

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4. 1. get
2. were
3. hadnt left

2. c

2. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

would know
will find out
get
had flown
would / could have gone

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May I help you?

Where do I get the train?
How long is the journey?
How often do the trains leave?
What time do you want to leave?

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WRITING YOUR E-MAIL

3. Possible Answers

1. Planning a trip
Ive found some really cheap tickets.
We havent arranged accommodation yet.
Departure time is 9.00 am dont be late!
We have booked a room in the city centre for two
nights.
Do you want to go sightseeing every day?
A Trip you have already taken
We hired bicycles and drove around the villages.
We had a fantastic time.
It was the best / worst holiday Ive ever had!
Our flight was delayed and our luggage didnt arrive!

1. Would you like a return or a single ticket? / Id like

a single ticket, please.
2. What time does the train leave? / It leaves at
6.30 pm.
3. Do I have to book in advance? / Its best to book
in advance but you can also buy the ticket just
before you leave.
4. How much is a ticket? / It depends its much
cheaper if you leave at midday or late at night.
5. Will that be first or second class? / Id like a
second-class ticket please.
6. Whens the next train after that? / Its at 7.00 pm.

WRITING

LIFE SKILLS

(page 86)

An e-mail

BOOKING A ROOM

1. Angela wants Carla to come on holiday to Tuscany

with her and her family.
Angela tells Carla that she will only have to pay for
her plane fare. She also tells Carla that they will have
a fantastic time.
2. 1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraphs 2 and 3

(page 88)

TASK QUESTIONS

1.

3. Paragraph 1
4. Paragraph 4

Edinburgh
Hostel

Hostel
Royale

Lothian
Hostel

3. 1. Greeting: Hi Carla,
2. Signing off: Love, Angela

Location

Five minutes
walk from the
bus station

Right on
Edinburghs
historic
Royal Mile

15 minutes walk
from Royal Mile and
Edinburgh Castle

4. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Breakfast

Included in
room price

1,90

1,90

Internet
access

Cheap

Free in
common
room

Free in all rooms

Lockers

In common
room

In rooms

In rooms

Self-catering
kitchens

Yes

Yes (fully
equipped)

Yes

Luggage
storage

Yes

No

No

Minisupermarket

Yes

No

No

TV

TV and DVD in
common room

Plasma TV
in common
room

No

No

Yes (with pool table)

Hi ,
How are things?
I havent heard from you in a while!
Well, why dont you come with us?
Well have a fantastic time!
I cant wait to hear what you decide.
Write soon!
Love,

5. it: being alone with her parents

We: Angela and her family
them: Angelas parents

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6. 1. they, them
2. he, us
3. they, their

Games room No

4. she, her
5. that, him

2. 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8
3. Hostel Royale

7. 1. Id like to see Ms Croft. Can you tell me which

office is hers?
2. Where is Edward? I dont know. I havent seen
him all day.
3. Should we get tickets for the concert? Yes, that
would be lovely.
4. Ive spoken with Katie. She has booked a flight
for 18th December.
5. How could you forget your sunglasses? Youll
need them at the beach.
8. 1.
2.
3.
4.

they
their
He
the

4. Booking Record
Name: Surname Adams First Name Jake
Address: Street: 108 Victory Road City: Blackpool
Country: England
Credit card: Type: Visa Number: 2376-8925-8874
Expiry date: November, 2012
Number of Guests: 2
Dates: Arrival 17/06/ (Current year) Departure
21/06/ (Current year)
Room type: Dormitory, 6 beds, Male
Rate: 21.80 per bed, per night

5. him
6. his
7. its
8. it / This

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